Civics Polity ยท General Awareness

Indian Government Initiatives

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Indian government initiatives cover national schemes for healthcare, education, rural housing, and cultural conservation. Test takers must understand the objectives and target demographics of various central and state programs. This is a highly scoring area in the general awareness section of SSC, banking, and PSC exams.

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Indian Government Initiatives Questions

Multiple choice

What is the name of the program launched by the Government of India to promote the teaching of Indian languages in schools?

  1. Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat

  2. Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan

  3. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan

  4. Padhe Bharat Badhe Bharat
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Explanation

The Padhe Bharat Badhe Bharat program was launched by the Government of India in 2014 to promote the teaching of Indian languages in schools. The program aims to improve the quality of language education and to make it more accessible to students from all backgrounds.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the government scheme that provides financial assistance to authors and publishers of books in Indian languages?

  1. National Book Trust

  2. Sahitya Akademi

  3. Kendriya Sahitya Akademi

  4. Bharatiya Jnanpith
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Explanation

The Sahitya Akademi is an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India. It provides financial assistance to authors and publishers of books in Indian languages, as well as organizes literary events and awards.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the government scheme that provides financial assistance to students from linguistic minorities to study in higher education institutions?

  1. National Scholarship Scheme

  2. Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme

  3. Central Sector Scholarship Scheme

  4. Merit-cum-Means Scholarship Scheme
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Explanation

The Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme is a government scheme that provides financial assistance to students from linguistic minorities to study in higher education institutions. The scheme covers tuition fees, maintenance allowance, and other expenses.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the government scheme that provides financial assistance to authors and publishers of books in Urdu?

  1. National Book Trust

  2. Sahitya Akademi

  3. Kendriya Sahitya Akademi

  4. Bharatiya Jnanpith
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Explanation

The National Council for Promotion of Urdu Language provides financial assistance to authors and publishers of books in Urdu.

Multiple choice

Which central government policy aims to provide affordable housing to urban poor?

  1. Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY)

  2. National Urban Housing Mission

  3. Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission

  4. Rajiv Awas Yojana
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Explanation

Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) is a central government policy launched in 2015 to provide affordable housing to urban poor.

Multiple choice

Which central government policy provides financial assistance to urban local bodies for infrastructure development?

  1. Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT)

  2. National Urban Livelihoods Mission (NULM)

  3. Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM)

  4. None of the above
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Explanation

Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) provides financial assistance to urban local bodies for infrastructure development.

Multiple choice

What is the main focus of the National Urban Livelihoods Mission (NULM)?

  1. To provide skill development training to urban poor

  2. To promote self-employment among urban poor

  3. To create employment opportunities for urban poor

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

The National Urban Livelihoods Mission (NULM) focuses on providing skill development training, promoting self-employment, and creating employment opportunities for urban poor.

Multiple choice

Which central government policy aims to improve the sanitation conditions in urban areas?

  1. Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM)

  2. National Urban Sanitation Policy

  3. Urban Swachh Bharat Mission

  4. None of the above
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Explanation

Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) is a central government policy launched in 2014 to improve the sanitation conditions in urban areas.

Multiple choice

Which central government policy provides financial assistance to urban local bodies for solid waste management?

  1. Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM)

  2. National Urban Solid Waste Management Policy

  3. Urban Swachh Bharat Mission

  4. None of the above
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Explanation

Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) provides financial assistance to urban local bodies for solid waste management.

Multiple choice

Which central government policy provides financial assistance to urban local bodies for slum redevelopment?

  1. Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY)

  2. National Urban Slum Development Programme (NUSDP)

  3. Rajiv Awas Yojana

  4. None of the above
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Explanation

The National Urban Slum Development Programme (NUSDP) provides financial assistance to urban local bodies for slum redevelopment.

Multiple choice

What is the main focus of the National Urban Livelihoods Mission (NULM)?

  1. To provide skill development training to urban poor

  2. To promote self-employment among urban poor

  3. To create employment opportunities for urban poor

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The National Urban Livelihoods Mission (NULM) focuses on providing skill development training, promoting self-employment, and creating employment opportunities for urban poor.

Multiple choice

Which central government policy aims to improve the sanitation conditions in urban areas?

  1. Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM)

  2. National Urban Sanitation Policy

  3. Urban Swachh Bharat Mission

  4. None of the above
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) is a central government policy launched in 2014 to improve the sanitation conditions in urban areas.

Multiple choice

Which central government policy provides financial assistance to urban local bodies for solid waste management?

  1. Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM)

  2. National Urban Solid Waste Management Policy

  3. Urban Swachh Bharat Mission

  4. None of the above
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) provides financial assistance to urban local bodies for solid waste management.

Multiple choice

What are some of the success stories of rural tourism initiatives that have been implemented through collaboration and partnerships?

  1. The Homestay Program in Kerala, India

  2. The Community-Based Tourism Program in Nepal

  3. The Rural Tourism Development Program in Bhutan

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

There are several successful rural tourism initiatives that have been implemented through collaboration and partnerships, such as the Homestay Program in Kerala, India, the Community-Based Tourism Program in Nepal, and the Rural Tourism Development Program in Bhutan.

Multiple choice

Which government scheme provides health insurance to poor and vulnerable families in India?

  1. Ayushman Bharat Yojana

  2. Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana

  3. Janani Suraksha Yojana

  4. Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana
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Explanation

Ayushman Bharat Yojana, also known as Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana, provides health insurance coverage to poor and vulnerable families in India.